Data center construction stories

As AI drives a data centre boom, Compu Dynamics is proving women can build careers in mission‑critical tech without a computer science degree.

AI workloads are set to outstrip data centre capacity by 2027, as power constraints and skills shortages threaten expansion plans.

Prism Power plans a USD $40m US acquisition and UK expansion to tackle critical power kit shortages amid a fast-growing data centre boom.

BCS Consultancy names Chris Coward COO to steer global expansion and sharpen operations as AI-driven data centre demand accelerates.

XYZ Reality partners with Applied Digital to deploy AR technology for precise construction of North Dakota's 400 MW Ellendale AI Factory data centre.

Planera has raised USD $8m to enhance its platform amid a 600% surge in data centre project use, supporting rapid growth in hyperscale and AI infrastructure builds.

According to CBRE, North American data centre construction rose 25% to a record high in the first half of 2023, driven by the growth of AI.

NTT president and board director Masaaki Moribayashi says the pandemic has led to global dependence on online services and infrastructure.

Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.

The company, which has invested £500 million into developing data centres over the next several years, states that it sees potential in the UK market.

Invercargill's cool climate, land space, remote location and its renewable energy capabilities make it an attractive location for a data centre.

The US$144 million data center is a purpose-built facility that will increase cloud connectivity for enterprises.

The top 10 most expensive locations to build data centers include Zurich, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, London, and Mexico City, according to a new report.

The JB4 data centre, located in Ekurhuleni, will take just over a year to build as a standalone data centre, with completion slated for Q1 2022.

Aruba is expanding its global data center network with two new facilities, DC-B and DC-C, and upgrading its renewable energy supply in Italy.

As Europe's core data centres face saturation, DigiPlex promotes the Nordic region, citing cheaper power, a cooler climate, and robust business support.

The company's new offering provides services to support the design, build and operation of Tier-4 data centres.

Big Data Exchange (BDx) is set to launch a strategic new data centre in Nanjing by June 2020, offering 3,800 racks for international and domestic clients.

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After a stringent evaluation process, Hylan won the contract for Lower Manhattan's largest new data center currently underway.